Christopher K 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Was challenged to make the most realistic copy I could of this bug, it's 5mm long so I think that'll work out to a #20 hook or so. I know how I'm going to to the body but how would you guys suggest I do the legs? I was thinking about silicone rods but I just don't think they'd be small enough, and I'd also like to get some of the detail of the shape of the legs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gungner 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 How about thread legs? <br /> <br /> <a href='http://thewayofthefly.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/how-to-do-realistic-legs/'>http://thewayofthefly.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/how-to-do-realistic-legs/</a> <br /> <br /> A bit tricky on a size 20. 7x nylon covered with thread might do aswell!? Cool bug BTW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher K 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Could work I suppose, I'll give it a shot tonight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 First off, what the hell is that thing and how do you kill it. Second you're nuts. Third. Look forward to seeing the results. Ps legs, try clear bristles from a toothbrush that you can apply little heat to to get the bends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher K 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 LOL, ya I am. It's some kind of plant hopper, may be a new species. They jump very fast so no one has been able to collect a sample yet. I'll be sure to give the toothbrush thing a shot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 think about it. be creative. experiment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Istripbuggers 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 I don't get what I'm looking at.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoebop 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 I saw that thing on Reddit the other day. It was some kind of prank someone was playing saying it was a newly discovered insect somewhere. Ha Ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairwing 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ photo #2 K, What a strange world we don't realize we live in. Want to borrow my electron microscope to help you tie that bug? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Truly weird world. The "Troll-haired leafhopper". I love that name, and am old enough to remember the "troll" dolls that inspired the name. 5mm ... a little less than 1/4 inch. Pretty small bug for all that color and ... hair! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites